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Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand

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Briefings

The French government suspended police use of stun grenades following a severe incident where an 18-year-old student lost his hand to a police officer. Eighteen internal investigations were initiated after allegations of police brutality emerged following the student movement in mid-September. The suspension occurred on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 07:47 UTC.

Key points

• The French government suspended the use of stun grenades against protesting high school students after an 18-year-old lost his hand to a police officer.
• Eighteen internal investigations were launched in response to allegations of police brutality following the student movement that broke out in mid-September.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific incident involving the 18-year-old student and the subsequent suspension of stun grenade use announced by the French interior minister on October 7, 2026.

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